Give to someone in need
Acts 435 is about giving to people directly, to help them bridge the gap when they are facing a financial crisis.
Can you help a specific person in need?
Read stories of the applicants below and give as you feel able. Any amount will make a big difference to someone who is struggling.
You can instead make a general donation and the Acts 435 team will allocate it to the most urgent requests.
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- Clothes (9)
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- People with Disability (16)
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J is a victim of trafficking who has now been granted leave to remain in the UK. She has now secured a flat of her own, but has no possessions or savings, and a low income, as she hasn't been allowed to work whilst her asylum claim was being assessed. Your support to purchase a cooker would help J to cook and eat properly as she builds a new life for herself.
Still £160 left to donate
Total needed £200O and her fifteen year old daughter moved to the UK from the Ukraine when it became unsafe to stay. Her husband and other family have remained in the Ukraine. Mum and her daughter were first housed through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme, but moved into their own unfurnished, rented flat, two months ago. O works as a cleaner, and is also receiving Universal Credit, but money is tight. She would be really grateful for a vacuum cleaner to keep the flat tidy.
Still £75 left to donate
Total needed £100S faces challenges including a mental health condition, hearing difficulty, and the need for financial help with a housing deposit. On a low income, stable housing is crucial for her wellbeing and recovery. Your support, along with a Home Office loan she had already received, will help S secure a safe environment to manage her health. Your assistance will significantly improve her quality of life, providing the stability she needs to focus on her health.
Still £155 left to donate
Total needed £200K, a resettled refugee from Afghanistan, is a single mother and, following some sensitive family issues, she is struggling to sleep and has high levels of stress. Despite this, she enjoys sewing and has hopes of becoming a seamstress. K is currently receiving Universal Credit and has little money to buy anything outside of day to day essentials.
Still £105 left to donate
Total needed £150Our client is a single asylum seeker who received his refugee status recently. The council have found him accommodation and he has moved into a rented flat, but he needs a cooker. Our client is still in the process of transitioning to Universal Credit, and cannot afford to buy all the items needed to live comfortably in his new home. He is an active volunteer for our organisation, but it still looking for paid work, so has no disposable income.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £200This young person, a vulnerable asylum seeker and torture survivor, requires your support to help him attend meetings with his solicitor in order to prepare his asylum appeal. Travelling to London from his Home Office accommodation costs him £30, therefore, £120 would cover four meetings and allow him to work with his solicitor in preparing his appeal.
Still £110 left to donate
Total needed £120This Nigerian asylum seeking Christian family, with two children, have been given accommodation without appliances in West Yorkshire. They have no transportation and live miles away from any laundry services. With limited benefit support, they can't save or receive help to purchase a washing machine. Please would you support them to live a less stressful life by helping with the £200 needed to purchase and pay delivery for a used appliance?
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200M is a single gentleman and asylum seeker who is struggling to make ends meet. He is not permitted to work at the moment, but he volunteers at a local charity. M lives with a friend and pays a small contribution towards the rent each month, but has been struggling to raise that. M came to us in need of financial support to pay a small rent contribution of £80, requested by his friend, and some money for food or to travel to the foodbanks to get some food.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200A, who relies on Universal Credit, is currently in need of a fridge freezer. This essential appliance is crucial for him to store food safely and maintain a healthy home environment. Your generous donation would greatly assist A in acquiring this necessary item, ensuring he can meet his basic living needs with dignity and stability. Your support will have a significant impact on improving his quality of life and easing his daily challenges.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200M lives in a council property in which the condition of the flooring is not good or suitable for him and his family. He is receiving Universal Credit, but is struggling to make ends meet. For this reason, your generosity would be greatly appreciated to support M to cover carpet fitting cost relating to carpets that are being provided free of charge.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Our client is an asylum seeker who has been going to the gym, due to the kind support of our donors. She has muscles spasm and depression, and she is on medication. The doctor has requested her to continue attending the gym because her health is improving. Our client will be happy to receive support towards her need, as this will improve her physical and social wellbeing.
Still £40 left to donate
Total needed £40A, whose mum passed away two weeks ago, is in this country from Latvia because his mum became sick, was disabled and lived alone in the UK. He has no family here and very few friends. Sadly, A has very little support and he needs support towards the cost of her funeral. Could you please contribute and support him in his time of need? Thank you.
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £200S is an asylum seeker who is very keen to learn English. He is trying to learn online every day, but it is very difficult with only an old phone. It would help him enormously to receive a tablet to access online courses. Thank you for helping S to improve his English further.
Still £155 left to donate
Total needed £155M is a teenager who came to the UK as an unaccompanied child and is currently appealing against a rejection of his asylum claim. He has just been placed in a hotel in west London, but is not receiving any financial support. To progress his appeal, M needs to communicate with his solicitor in south London, and for his mental health, it is important that he keeps in touch with the few friends he has made in London. To be able to make phone calls and to use buses would make a huge difference to M.
Still £30 left to donate
Total needed £30L is a Ukrainian who has escaped the war in her homeland. She has found refuge in the UK and is currently living on benefits. Despite her resilience and determination to rebuild her life, L faces daily challenges, one of which is the lack of a fridge freezer. This essential appliance is crucial for the household, but L cannot afford it due to her current financial constraints. Your support would greatly ease L's burden and help her continue on the path to stability.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200S, who has been waiting over two years for his refugee status, has been unable to work or claim benefits this whole time. His mental health is severe which means he struggles to get involved in many activities, and has very little money to support him day to day. S relies on charities and his volunteer host to help him when they can. He has asked for some help with joining a gym for three months, which will give him some independence and help to improve his mental health.
Still £130 left to donate
Total needed £130This Ukrainian single parent is finally managing to live independently. Unfortunately, the new property has no carpets, just bare floorboards. Mum is working full-time for the NHS to support her teenage son, as well as her partner in Ukraine with medical expenses, following an injury from fighting in the war. Mum has provided everything else for the home, but does not have any extra money to pay for carpets. Any help that can be given to support the cost would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200YS is an asylum seeker from Eritrea who suffers with mental health issues, had to leave his family behind and arrived in the UK nine months ago. Recently the Home Office moved him to a shared house and Bridgeway Mission have been supporting him. YS receives £39 pounds per week from the Home Office and is requesting our help to buy some clothes.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £120M is a single mum who recently lost her job due to company closure. She is currently on benefits and is struggling to afford a washing machine, which is essential for her and her child. Without this appliance, mum faces significant challenges in maintaining her daily routine and managing household tasks. Your support would greatly improve their living conditions and provide much-needed relief during this difficult time for M's family.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This single, highly vulnerable mother, who has severe post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), fled Syria with her baby, as her life was in danger. She has no support in the UK and her mother is currently in ICU in Syria. Mum has been given a flat and is so grateful for her safety, however, the flat is on the ground floor on a council estate and has cardboard taped to all the windows for privacy. She is not financially stable and can't afford curtains and rails. The flat is very dark and mum cannot afford to keep the lights on. Can you please help?
Still £150 left to donate
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